| Family: |
Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Microspathodontinae |
| Max. size: |
10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 3 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: known only from Hawaii. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-20; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 15-16 |
| Biology: |
Adults are found in very shallow water in the surge zone of exposed rocky shores (Ref. 3921). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Feed mainly on benthic algae and occasionally on small invertebrates (Ref. 3921). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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